My apologies to those who have read this blog in the past, it has been over 10 months since my last post. Last September, I just had to much classwork and writing with my MBA classes to find time to add to this blog. While I have missed the opportunity to put down some thoughts, which is always helpful, I was able to finish my MBA at Saint Leo University and try to figure some things out.
There have been some highs and lows in these past 10 months. Missed job opportunities, kids activities, fun trips, new experiences and some revelations. One of the best experiences was the week long trip with Keegan's baseball team to Dreamspark in Cooperstown, NY for a baseball experience. Much more than just a tournament, it was a week that neither the players nor the families will soon forget. Keegan had a home-run and hit the ball the best he did all season.
It has been a struggle to find a job in my interest of sports or fund-raising that would keep us here. Just not many opportunities at my level. So for the time being I have engrossed myself in a sales opportunity with a great company, Transworld Systems Inc, which has help businesses for over 40 years increase their cash flow and recover slow paying accounts. While the progress has been a little slow, I know that it takes time to grow a business. I have really enjoyed networking in the local community and working on my presentation and sales skills. Additionally, I have met some wonderful people who have been very encouraging and willing to help.
In that time I have learned about many businesses that provide a wide variety of products and services. Some are just really great business models and others are longtime industries like insurance, financial planning and others. One of the most intriguing is the company Melaleuca, who develops and produces high level products that are kid and environmentally friendly. Shoppers can buy over 350 items directly from the company at a savings and receive benefits for shopping this way. They make products that people use every day. I tried the products and think they are great, they are concentrated and so a little goes a long way, and they cost about the same or a little less than at a store. People can also get people to shop and make some extra money, which these days everyone can use. If you would like to learn more let me know. A very easy way to shop and with a little work you can make some extra money.
In all of this, I have learned a lot more about myself and realized a number of things. Mostly, that I really like meeting new people and building relationships with them. I hope to find a way to work with a group of people and help them, help themselves. Want to join me?
I also read one of the best business books I have come across The Go-Giver by Bob Berg and John David Mann. I highly recommend this book. It is an easy read that provides five guidelines that we could all live by wrapped in a story about a salesman trying to make his way. I read the book twice within a three week timeframe. If you take the time to read the book, let me know what you think.
I am not sure where all of this will take me, but I know that my family is happy and that is what is most important. I will do what I can to make sure that does not change. I look forward to posting more frequently and letting you all know how these opportunities go and I hope that some of you may join in the journey in what ever way makes sense to you. Thanks for reading.
